The Conservation Area Supervisor is responsible for the maintenance, operation and minor development of the Conservation Area to which he/she is assigned. The position will be that of a working supervisor and will report to the Manager of Conservation Land Services.

Responsibilities:

Supervise and assist the field staff assigned to the Conservation Area, organizing and allocating personnel to specific duties and shifts and maintaining all time sheets

Control the use of the area through the enforcement of the Conservation Area Regulations and any other policies or guidelines as set forth by the Authority

Ensure the efficient operation of the Conservation Area and generally responsible for the safety of all staff and the general public in the area

Supervise and administer the proper collection of user fees accruing to the Conservation Area and accounting to the Manager of Corporate Services for all such revenues

Open and close all gates and facilities on the Area, and complete regular patrols of the Area to control vandalism, poaching and other such damage

Supervise and assist with all sanitary maintenance on the Area, such as cleaning the washrooms and collection of garbage

Arrange for the safe storage, proper maintenance and accurate record keeping of all water systems, gasoline, supplies, machinery and equipment as may be specifically assigned to the Area

Recommend the placement of equipment and addition of new inventory required on the Conservation Area

Supervise and assist the Authority Field staff with the development, maintenance and operation of any of the Authority’s conservation projects as assigned

Provide quality customer service

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Knowledge and experience in the use of all types of equipment required in the development, maintenance and operation of a Conservation Area/camping facility

Demonstrated ability to plan and direct work programs

Supervisory leadership and administrative skills

Computer skills required

Cash handling experience required

Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records of revenue and expenditures

Working knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS

Knowledge of Conservation Area Regulations, Policies and Procedures associated with park management an asset